But the eggs of all gar species are extremely toxic and should be avoided. "My husband Darwin (Aaron) and brother-in-law Russell (Aaron) had gone spearfishing in Greers Ferry Lake and had gotten ...

However, alligator gar eggs are poisonous to humans if eaten.According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the alligator gar could not survive in the cold water.

Officials at a park outside of New Orleans pulled a large, deceased alligator gar from a lagoon this week. ... That said, its eggs are poisonous to humans if eaten, according to the publication.